Hairspray alarm in Zurich! On July 3, 2026, it will be loud, colorful and nostalgic: Steel Panther will transform Zurich's X-TRA into a scene of glam metal excess. The band from L.A. epitomizes the era in which spandex, hairspray and guitar riffs fought for supremacy - and celebrates it with both irony and perfection.
Anyone who remembers the last concert, where virtuoso solos and uninhibited humor went hand in hand, knows why the return of Steel Panther is a must. The quartet around singer Michael Starr and guitarist Satchel combine parody and skill to create a show that goes far beyond nostalgia.
The band has been a phenomenon on the modern rock scene for over 15 years. With wigs, neon colors and over-the-top lyrics, they seem like a satire on Mötley Crüe or Poison - but musically, Steel Panther are among the most precise representatives of their genre. Starr's almost perfect falsetto passages and Satchel's guitar work prove that technical ability and self-irony are not mutually exclusive.
The starting point for the current tour is the debut album "Feel The Steel", which has lost none of its energy despite its age. Songs such as "Death to All but Metal" and "Community Property" have long been staples of the modern hard rock repertoire.
For the Zurich gig, the band chose a venue that impresses with its proximity to the audience. The X-TRA is big enough for a brilliant light show, but compact enough to allow direct contact between band and fans. It goes without saying that spontaneous interactions and humorous interludes are not neglected with Steel Panther.